Table 1.
Subject characteristics of endurance-trained men
| Characteristic | |
|---|---|
| Age (years) | 26.5 ± 6.9 |
| Height (cm) | 178.5 ± 8.7 |
| Weight (kg) | 73.5 ± 9.9 |
| Body mass index (kg m−2) | 23.0 ± 1.9 |
(l min−1) |
4.66 ± 0.62 |
| Maximum heart rate (beats min−1) | 194.5 ± 7.8 |
(W) |
206 ± 32 |
| Baecke sport index (arbitrary units) | 15.3 ± 1.6 |
| Index of physical activity (MET h−1 week−1) | 171 ± 56 |
Values are presented as means ±s.d., n= 14;
, peak oxygen consumption; MET, metabolic equivalents.

